make something up as you go along

Related to word: make

Idiom

Definition

  1. To create or invent something, such as a story or a plan, without any prior preparation or planning.

    随意编造

    • He made the speech up as he went along without any notes, but it sounded very fluid.

      他没有任何笔记就即兴发表了演讲,但听起来非常流畅。

    • This project seems to be made up as they go along, with a lack of clear direction.

      这个项目似乎是在进行中临时编造的,缺乏明确的方向。

    • She had to make an excuse up as she went along to explain her lateness.

      她不得不即兴编造一个借口来解释她的迟到。